Green living

Does insulation make a difference?

The answer to this question is an unequivocal, yes!  Insulation does make a difference.  It reduces your need to heat or cool your home by half.  This means that your electricity bill is dramatically reduced.  By using less energy, you are also making a difference...

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7 Things You Can Do To Save Endangered Species

Today, there are a number of plant and animal species that have been pushed onto the endangered species list. Biodiversity is under enormous threat, and the extinction of many species is happening at an alarming rate. The problem seems insurmountable and many people feel overwhelmed....

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A Guide to a Greener Home

South African citizens are concerned about a lack of environmentally friendly resources. However, South Africa is also experiencing a financial recession. With constant power cuts and water shortages, we desperately need alternative options, but can we afford them? While some energy-saving and green products are more...

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2016 is the hottest year

It might not feel like it now, but according to records 2016 is one of the hottest years on record. Global warming is real.  97% of scientists agree that climate change is happening. The myth persists that in the scientific community there is disagreement on the...

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10 green decorating tips

  So you want to redecorate, but also want to be environmentally conscious.  Where do you start? The scale of the project will determine which materials are best suited, and how large the budget will be. Here are 10 great tips to get you started: Plastic bottles...

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Why it makes sense for schools to go green

Climate change is a stark reality and the usual thinking by those who stop to consider the state of the environment is, “What sort of planet will our kids and grand-kids inherit?” With this in mind, encouraging an energy-saving attitude in today’s South African youth...

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Does composting make a difference?

Most of us are striving to become more environmentally aware.  A proactive, personal step in trying to make a difference is that of starting a home composting system. This can be done on various scales, so it is a possible option for people living in...

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Can You Use Less Electricity This Winter?

During the cold months of winter, the phrase, ‘energy saving’ is on everyone’s lips. The colder days and nights, as well as more hours of darkness, translate into a number of (uncomfortable) things, all of which have a direct impact on the levels of electricity...

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Without water there can be no life

Is South Africa heading for water wars? Will we end up with the terrifying scenario in which populations are forced into warring tribes haggling in dusty, desert-like terrains, over a bucket or two of precious water? Let’s hope it never comes to this, and that...

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